Thursday, July 26, 2012

US Open of Surfing 2012

The US Open
of Surfing begins Saturday, July 28, 2012 and qualifying rounds continue all
week, with the semi-finals and finals of the Pro Men’s event and Pro Women’s
event taking place on Sunday, August 5, 2012.The world’s best surfers are expected to compete, and include big name
surfing legends Kelly Slater, Julian Wilson, and 2-time champion Brett Simpson in
the Men’s event, and current World Champion Carissa Moore and five-time World
Champ Stephanie Gilmore in the Women’s event.The Pro Junior semi-finals and finals take place a day earlier on
Saturday, August 4, 2012.The event is
sponsored by Nike, Hurley, and Converse, and includes a weeklong skateboarding
championship in the nearby skate bowl and huge festival on the beach.

This premier surfing
competition takes place next to the Huntington Beach Pier, just down the street
from the Newport Channel Inn.Stadium
seating has been constructed on the beach for the event and thousands of
spectators are expected to attend.Overnight stays should be booked ASAP as availability is disappearing
fast!

Disneyland Tickets – Low Prices - Save Money!

Disneyland
tickets for $7 to $27 less than at the Disneyland ticket window are available
to Guests staying at the Newport Channel Inn.Newport Channel Inn has a supply of Disneyland Park and Disney
California Adventure Park 1-day 1-park tickets, 1-day park hopper tickets, and
2-day park hopper tickets for sale at last year’s prices!When we run out we can’t get more so put in
your ticket order when you make your room reservation directly with us and we
will set them aside for your arrival.You
will save from $7 to $27 per ticket off the Disney ticket window price by
buying your tickets at the Newport Channel Inn’s front desk, and that savings
really adds up!Having your ticket in
hand allows you to go straight into the park and skip the ticket window
line!

Enjoy the
classic Disneyland Park experience and/or check out the all-new “Cars Land” in the Disney
California Adventure Park.The Newport
Channel Inn staff members are happy to recommend their favorite rides and offer
tips for the best ways to see the parks.We also have ride maps of the parks, parade and fireworks schedules, and
easy driving directions for you.

The Newport
Channel Inn is located just steps from the beach in Newport Beach and is just
14 miles from Disneyland.Newport
Channel Inn room reservations may be made at our website www.newportchannelinn.com and by
telephone to 949 642-3030.

The National
Resource Defense Council has issued a report placing Newport Beach among only 3
beaches in California that earned the top “5 Star” rating for outstanding water
quality, according to the Los Angeles Times.

The Newport
Channel Inn is located just steps to this top rated beach.For room reservations, call the Inn at 949
642-3030 or book on the Inn’s website at www.newportchannelinn.com.

Newport Beach Summer Concert Series

The 2012 Newport
Beach Summer Concert Series continues throughout the summer with a terrific
line-up of jazz and contemporary musicians.The concerts take place every
Friday night through October.All shows begin
at 8 p.m. so the music begins as the sun sets.

We were
delighted to see the great Lee Ritenhour during the first concert of the season
and the evening was amazing.The venue
is a cozy intimate outdoor amphitheater on the grounds of the Newport Beach
Hyatt Regency (Tickets: 949 360-7800).There is a wine bar at the venue and a full bar inside the hotel.Bring something warm to wear as a cool breeze
shows up after dark.

The line-up
for the remaining of the summer:

July 27:
Norman Brown & Gerald Albright

August 3:
Michael Bolton & Michael Lington

August 10: Al
Jarreau with the George Duke Trio

August 17:
Dave Koz & Bebe Winans

August 24:
Chris Botti

September 7:
Sheila E & DW3

September 14:
Mindi Abair, Jeff Golub & David Pack

September 21:
Keb’ Mo’

September 28:
Robin Thicke

October 5:
Craig Chaquico

October 12:
Fourplay

The Newport
Channel Inn has available rooms on concert nights.For room reservations, call us at 949
642-3030 or book your room on our website at www.newportchannelinn.com.